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Tourists praise 'unique' horse tramway

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Manx Heritage Transport Festival gets underway

Tourists have been praising the 'unique' Douglas Bay Horse Tramway. 

It's as Isle of Man Transport celebrates 150 years of the trams and 50 years since bus nationalisation. 

Today (28 July) saw passengers ride the 1899 and 1905 Toastracks. 

These transport enthusiasts have travelled from Germany for the celebration:

Hundreds of enthusiasts have been enjoying the start of the Manx Heritage Transport Festival today, 28 July. 

It is running until Sunday, 2 August.

A number of events are planned and you can find out more HERE.

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